Friday, October 11, 2024

And just like that it's Canadian Thanksgiving weekend

 

Today's flowers from the garden
Watercolour and black marker on 
watercolour paper
6 x 9.5 inches
Barbara Muir © 2013

We had a kind of art party with some of the younger members of our 
family today, and it was so much fun.

As I've said before I love the idea of a celebration based on gratitude.
In Canada Thanksgiving is about the harvest, and I love the day because
it's about food, getting together and being happy, and everyone can participate.  
It isn't a religious holiday -- it's available to everyone.

So here are some of the things I'm grateful for:

I always enjoy thinking about what makes me happy, but this weekend is about
reflecting on what's great about our lives:

1. I'm grateful for my wonderful family. Thank you for your love.

2. I'm so happy to have wonderful, kind, supportive, funny friends.

3. I'm grateful for my health. 

4. I feel so lucky to be an artist, and to be part of a vibrant worldwide
     arts community.

5. Every day the news makes me more, and more aware about how
    lucky I am to live in Canada.

6. I'm grateful for my street and all the great neighbours who
    live here.

7. I'm grateful for my garden -- which is at its peak now.

8. I'm grateful for our three animals -- two sweet cats, and a dog
    who is going to take us out for a walk now

9. I feel so lucky to be part of a community that includes you,
    and I thank you for your support here.

10. And up at the top of the list -- I'm grateful for my kind,
     and loving husband.

Have a loving your life day.




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I paint and draw on commission and for shows. To commission a portrait, or purchase one of my paintings please contact me at: barbara.muir@sympatico.ca
A major highlight in my career? Drawing Oprah Winfrey live via Skype for her show "Where in the Skype are you? Galleries: Studio Vogue Gallery, Toronto, Canada. The Amsterdam Whitney Gallery, New York City. Gallery at the Porch Door, Kingston, Canada. Your positive comments on this blog mean the world to me. I'd love to hear from you!